This work essays the difficult task of distinguishing the religio-cultural lore of Prayāga from the outrageous domain of mysteries and wonders, which it was initially consigned to, and also the gazetteer-like uncritical approach of numerous journalistic works that do not rise above the level of a popular guide.

The topical rather than exhaustive approach of the work, taking into account all the aspects of Prayāga’s religio-cultural personality preserves the spirit and depth of genuine research.